Kim Godboldt. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–When Prairie State College (PSC) alumna Kim Godboldt was in high school, she decided that she wanted to be a physician to follow in both of her parents footsteps. With her baby daughter in tow, she began her college career at the University of[Read More…]
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Justice Department Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Berkeley School District in Illinois
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2010. The Justice Department today announced it has filed a lawsuit against Berkeley School District, Berkeley, Ill., alleging that the school district violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by failing to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of Safoorah Khan, a Muslim teacher at McArthur[Read More…]
PSC Student Art Collection Grows with the Addition of New Works
Pictured from left to right: Professor Art, Paul Rinaldi; PSC Students Anthony Vicidomini, Jeremy Wright, Michael Bridges, Peggy Brown, Kathleen Skelton, Wayne McNair; Board Chair Mark Fazzini; and PSC President Eric Radtke. Not pictured: Michelle Cox and Sarah Zakrewski. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From a sculpture made of books[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Celebrates Mass
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Honoring the Blessed Mother as patroness, Marian Catholic High School celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday with an all-school Mass. Seniors who had previously been commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers participated in the Mass for Marian’s 1511 students, faculty, staff, and guests. From the bottom,[Read More…]
Reading Tutoring Available at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading is sponsoring The Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in grades six through high school, on Tuesdays, from February 1 through April 26, from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. This 12-week, one-to-one program brings students experiencing reading problems together[Read More…]
Forest Trail Announces 2010 First Quarter Honor Roll
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forest Trail Middle School recently announced its first quarter honor roll. Names of students receiving top honors appear below. Principal’s Award 6th grade Lacrisha Davis 7th grade Melissa Carbaugh, Gillian Elmore, Meridith Embry, Rasean Hyligar, Jasmine Levy, Mauria Owens, Jada Roberts, Bailey Scher, Aniekan Umoren 8th grade[Read More…]
Jodelka Named Dean, Corporate and Continuing Professional Education at PSC
Edward Jodelka. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Edward Jodelka is the new dean, corporate and continuing professional education at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position, Jodelka directs and oversees the operations of the Illinois workNet Center, Matteson Area Center, Corporate and Continuing Education, Business and Community Education Center,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts ‘A One Man Christmas Carol’
After “A One Man Christmas Carol” students who met with actor Grant Fitch were Whitney Brierre (Dolton), Andrew Wlos (Crete) Actor Grant Fitch, Nate Jackson (Sauk Village) and Cameron Lewis (Olympia Fields). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, December 1, Marian Catholic students were treated to cookies, cocoa and actor[Read More…]
Beacon Hill 2010 First Quarter Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Beacon Hill Primary Center in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 recently released its first quarter honor roll for third grade students. Principal’s Award Maurice Harris, Kristina King, Terron Webb, Michael Wesley Cameron Williams High Honors Justin Cobbins, Cameron Gilbert, Coy Hampton, Donovan Hughes, Octavius Johnson, Ashly[Read More…]
21st Century Announces 2010 First Quarter Honor Roll
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– 21st Century Preparatory Center in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 recently released its honor roll for third grade students. High Honors Caleb Addison, Caryn Blair, Aneisha Collins, Mia Garrison, Trinity Harris, Telah Jackson, Ora Sawyers, Ryan Shepard, Arreia Woodard Honors Dejah Brown, Malik Corbin, Nyela Cowan,[Read More…]